Previous HGNC Symbols for ATP13A2 Gene

Previous GeneCards Identifiers for ATP13A2 Gene

Summaries for ATP13A2 Gene

Entrez Gene Summary for ATP13A2 Gene

This gene encodes a member of the P5 subfamily of ATPases which transports inorganic cations as well as other substrates. Mutations in this gene are associated with Kufor-Rakeb syndrome (KRS), also referred to as Parkinson disease 9. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Nov 2008]

UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot for ATP13A2 Gene

ATPase that plays a role in intracellular cation homeostasis and the maintenance of neuronal integrity (PubMed:22186024). Required for a proper lysosomal and mitochondrial maintenance (PubMed:22296644, PubMed:28137957).

Molecular function for ATP13A2 Gene

ATPase that plays a role in intracellular cation homeostasis and the maintenance of neuronal integrity (PubMed:22186024). Required for a proper lysosomal and mitochondrial maintenance (PubMed:22296644, PubMed:28137957).

SOURCE GeneReport for Unigene cluster for ATP13A2 Gene:

mRNA Expression by UniProt/SwissProt for ATP13A2 Gene:

Tissue specificity:Expressed in brain; protein levels are markedly increased in brain from subjects with Parkinson disease and subjects with dementia with Lewy bodies. Detected in pyramidal neurons located throughout the cingulate cortex (at protein level). In the substantia nigra, it is found in neuromelanin-positive dopaminergic neurons (at protein level).

Spastic paraplegia 78, autosomal recessive (SPG78) [MIM:617225]: A form of spastic paraplegia, a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a slow, gradual, progressive weakness and spasticity of the lower limbs. Rate of progression and the severity of symptoms are quite variable. Initial symptoms may include difficulty with balance, weakness and stiffness in the legs, muscle spasms, and dragging the toes when walking. In some forms of the disorder, bladder symptoms (such as incontinence) may appear, or the weakness and stiffness may spread to other parts of the body. {ECO:0000269 PubMed:27217339, ECO:0000269 PubMed:28137957}. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.